I woke up to a grey, cloudy morning with tiny droplets of rain today like this charming cloud mobile handmade by Masami. Please have a look at all her gorgeous creations and be inspired by the dreamy, gentle world of Cocon. Happy Monday everyone!

Atelier Charivali, ‘Boutique de décoration pour enfants‘ is the charming baby boutique in Rouen, France. (Jurgita helped with my translation of ‘au fil rouge‘ in yesterday’s post, ‘merci‘!). I’ve a soft spot for mobiles and her cloud mobiles are as charming as her boutique. I think I’m going to try make one.

Sara who calls herself a paper addicted graphic designer owns a pretty paper shop called minimega. I think you’ll like her shop as much as I do ……. and yes, her alphabet and number posters are among my favorites!

She has a free gift for this season - a DIY elephant mobile pattern (PDF) - God Jul! (or Good Yule!).

When I saw French designer, Claire Rougerie’s beautiful collection of hand-sculptured wire objects, it brings to mind a wire mobile I made together with my daughter for her school’s art project. I’m drawn in by Claire’s illustrative style and whimsical touches she incorporates in her designs. See more of her work here and here.

I’m somewhat drawn to hanging mobiles and these lovely bird mobiles from Fleur Fatale and Royal Buffet make charming decorations in your child’s room.

What about these patchwork lovebirds mobiles from Made by Mosey? Are you now somewhat drawn to hanging mobiles as I am?

There is a shop called The Small Snow Shop and they have some lovely, dreamy garlands, paper boat mobiles and unique soft toys for kids.

Ana Ventura graduated in Painting at the Faculty of Fine Arts – University of Lisbon – in 2000, with 3 years of specialization in Engraving.

Her work has been exhibited in solo and in group shows since 1996. She is represented in private art collections in Portugal and abroad. Ana Ventura is an illustrator for publications and books, especially children’s books.

She lives and works in Lisbon, Portugal.

I love her art.

I love her nativity mobile.